Retail sales get a boost from car buyers and Amazon Prime Day. The economy hasn’t lost its mojo.
MarketWatch· Jeffry Bartash· Jul 16, 2026 · 2:06 PM
Sales at retailers rose in June as Americans bought more new cars and spent more online during Amazon’s annual summer sales event, signaling steady growth in the U.S. economy.
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